MESA, Ariz. — Outfielders Kyle Tucker, the Cubs ’ big offseason addition, and Ian Happ, the longest-tenured player on the team, plopped down next to each other in the first-base dugout on Field 2 of ...

The MLB came to Detroit for a one-day workout as part of its MLB ID Tour to identify up-and-coming talent in the 2028 and 2029 graduating classes.

This may not be a Major League town yet, but during the offseason, Music City transforms into a big league training ground.

Cubs are eager to change that. And in an NL Central division that appears up for grabs, it’s about time that Chicago steps forward as a clear-cut contender, rather than merely a wait-and-see team.